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Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago.

The Chicago Symphony is considered the greatest orchestra in the world.

But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive.

There is always a testing of the new kid on the block in politics.

Politics never takes a holiday in Chicago.

In the days and months I spent walking through the various communities of this city, I found that Chicago did not work for everyone, however.

I pledge tonight to be Mayor for all of the people of this city - for one Chicago.

Be assured that I did not become the Mayor of Chicago to preside over its decline.

The people ask much, often more than any government can give. We must resist the temptation to promise solutions to all problems.

City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference.

If all of us would require the same level of performance from ourselves as we expect from government, this city will forever be the city that works.

But as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved.

Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation.

The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs.

The people must know that from this day on, we want their opinions.

For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods.

I have three sisters, all of whom lead very normal lives.

We must care. We must all care. And while I am working, while the governments is working, so must the people also work.

We saw hundreds of programs to redevelop the central city, the neighborhoods, in the past.

I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive.

In my family I was never known as the fighter, like I became all of a sudden.

Our universities and museums are respected around the country.

I am a Democrat. I have been one all of my life.

If those communities are left to decay, this city will decay.

The people of Chicago are a proud people - and for good reason.

Chicago's neighborhoods have always been this city's greatest strength.